Purpose and Parts of an Operating System 0.0 / 5 ? ComputingOperating systemsASOCR Created by: lordHanCreated on: 21-12-17 11:01 What are some of the main purposes of an OS? To control the hardware of the system, to manage the software and processing, and to provide security and a user interface. 1 of 12 What are the 4 main parts of an OS? The kernal, device drivers, user interface and system utilities. 2 of 12 What tasks does the kernel have? Load/unload apps from memory, schedule tasks, manage memory, handle file storage and management, and data security. 3 of 12 How is the kernel loaded? It is loaded by the boot loader into the main memory once located, and run. It remains in the main memory until the computer is switched off. 4 of 12 What are device drivers? Software programs that allow the OS to communicate with and control devices by translating instructions and signals appropriately. 5 of 12 How are device drivers obtained? The OS will come with hundreds of them pre-installed, often meaning they are unique to the OS they came with. 6 of 12 What does a user interface do? Allow the user to interact with the computer. 7 of 12 What are some of the types of user interface? Graphical User Interface (GUI), Command Line and Menu Driven 8 of 12 What does a GUI make use of? Pictured, graphics and icons, making it easily understood and commonly used. 9 of 12 What do the system utilities do? Provide basic facilities for the computer that require no user interaction. 10 of 12 What are some examples of system utilities? File management, cryptographic password management, and printing services. 11 of 12 What are some utilities that can be installed? Anti-virus, disk degfragmenter, and file compression. 12 of 12
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